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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,458.50, 9,689.19 and 2,354.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,458.50, 9,689.19 and 2,354.50 is: 3,532.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,458.50 : 9,689.19 = 2,354.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,458.50/9,689.19 = 2,354.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,458.50x = 9,689.19 × 2,354.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,458.50x = 22,813,197.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,813,197.86/6,458.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,532.27

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